That's what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.

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My mother's a pretty warm, open person.

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My intention is to do more films.

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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume - that's how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.

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I took acting classes in my senior year in college and I loved it.

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I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.

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I think L.A. is beautiful.

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I assume Obama knows about stop and frisk, so this is not the person that should be the head of homeland security. I had to say something. Kelly's nomination would go against who President Obama is.

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There are conservative people in all colours in America.

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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.

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